Unlike just about every other video game in the world, "Pokémon GO" actually requires your kids to venture outside! This can be a fantastic opportunity for your kids to learn about the city in which they live while having fun, but it also means you'll have to take some basic safety precautions in mind.

Here are some tips for how to make sure your kids can enjoy "Pokémon GO" safely.

Play with them!

Pictured above are Elaine Chung and her son, Samuel, as they play "Pokémon GO" in Auckland. Be more like Elaine and Samuel. They're adorable.Fiona Goodall / Stringer

A lot of parents are fearful about their kids playing video games, but that mostly stems from a lack of understanding what they're actually playing.

So, if you have any trepidations about your little ones playing "Pokémon GO," the best way to better understand the game is by playing it with them! It's surprisingly fun and easy to grasp once you get the hang of it.

The game itself doesn't do a particularly good job of explaining how to play, but luckily we have tons of articles on the site to help you get started.

Make sure the parental controls on their phones are up to date to prevent them from spending money.

If you're not careful, your kids could make it rain Pokécoins. And you will be making it rain. With your tears.Niantic/The Pokemon Company

"Pokémon GO" is one of those smartphone games that allows players to spend real money on items if they choose, so make sure you have the correct settings enabled to prevent your kiddos from spending all your hard-earned cash while you're not looking.

For example, on iPhones and Androids, you can require that any purchases require the input of the account linked to the phone.

Teach them to watch where they're walking.

Teach your kids not to be a Pikachu. At least, as far as his unsafe smartphone practices are concerned.

This is a good lesson for smartphone use in general, but it's especially important for "Pokémon GO." Since playing "Pokémon GO" is so intricately linked with a player's location in the real world, it can be tempting for kids — and full-grown adults, if we're being honest here — to keep their eyes locked on their screen as they watch their avatar step closer and closer to their nearest Pokéstop.

But, as with texting or playing other smartphone games, make sure your kids know to only look at their screens while they're standing still. Otherwise, they might fall into a pond, which is a real thing that actually happened to someone playing "Pokémon GO."

Use Pokéstops as an opportunity for your kid to get to know the area they live in.

One of the main activities players do in "Pokémon GO" is visiting Pokéstops, which are linked to various landmarks throughout your city. If you're playing "Pokémon GO" with your child, these Pokéstops present a really fantastic opportunity to help them learn about where they live.

For example, you could visit your local park, see that there's a Pokéstop linked to a statue of some important historical figure, read about who they are, and catch a Squirtle all at the same time!

Or you could just take pictures of Pokémon on their heads. Your call.

Make sure they know that not every location is an appropriate place to play.

Pokéstops are all over the place, and that includes places where they probably shouldn't be, like the Holocaust Museum.

But, of course, that's not stopping people from whipping their phones out and trying to catch a Pikachu in locations where frivolity and video games are completely inappropriate.

Whether you're out playing "Pokémon GO" alongside your kids or not, make sure they have an awareness of when and where it's a good idea to play. In fact, make sure they know their "Pokemon GO" etiquette in general.

Equip them with a portable phone charger.

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One of the worst things about "Pokémon GO" is the strain it puts on your phone's battery. Playing for just an hour or so can eat a significant chunk of your power, so make sure your kiddos always have a portable charger with them in case of emergencies.

If you're not going to go with them, make sure they always have a buddy.

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"Pokémon GO" has created some really touching and fascinating stories of complete strangers meeting over their shared love of the game, but it probably goes without saying that not everyone who plays "Pokémon GO" has such innocent intentions.

There have been reports of people being mugged while playing "Pokémon GO," so if your child is old enough to go out on their own, at least make sure that they're traveling with a friend, especially if they're playing at night.